Now that all 12 of their picks are in, it's time to grade the Jets' draft class, because there's nothing in sports more authoritative than grading a draft class four months before those new players will actually play a down of meaningful football.

Which is why Darryl Slater of The Star-Ledger and I put out our grades on individual Jets picks as early as Saturday night.

This is how the sausage gets made in the NFL's year-round conversation machine, and we didn't want to get left out.

So let's check in with a few national people to take a look at what they've been saying about the Jets' 2014 draft weekend.

The Jets came into this draft committed to add playmakers to an offense that was hopelessly bereft of them in 2014. They did that, but also remembered who the head coach was and nailed a pretty good safety, a position that I considered a need coming in. Calvin Pryor should start at strong safety, and will quickly make his mark as a playmaker. They are different kinds of safeties, but I had Pryor rated ahead of Ha Ha Clinton-Dix. Jace Amaro is an obvious fit, and adds a reliable, big target to the passing game. Jalen Saunders offers some shiftiness and slot depth, and Shaq Evans is solid if not a burner. Dakota Dozier can become a starter, and if Dexter McDougle plays up to his potential he could be a steal at No. 80. He was down on some boards after getting hurt, but I've seen him a lot and can see why Rex likes him. Tajh Boyd is a nice little stowaway that far down on the board when you consider his arm. If you're going to take a shot at QB late, go for the ceiling. I thought the Jets did a nice job with my one question being whether they really added a player in the passing game that will scare defenses. Hopefully Amaro becomes that guy.

Maybe the Jets can trade a receiver to Cleveland for a cornerback. New York at least attempted to fix its chasm at corner, even if Dexter McDougle was a Round 3 reach and Brandon Dixon faces an uphill battle to make the squad. Though the Jets added three receivers (Jalen Saunders, Shaq Evans, Quincy Enunwa), the biggest new threat in the passing game is TE Jace Amaro. Safety Calvin Pryor definitely fits the mold of a Rex Ryan defense, as does seventh-rounder Trevor Reilly.

GM John Idzik's second-ever draft was a true meat-and-potatoes effort. Top pick Pryor is an extremely physical, energetic presence and a rich man's T.J. Ward. Fans wanted Idzik to draft a small, speedy wideout, but Amaro is a superior team fit as a movement tight end with a huge catch radius (34-inch arms). 6-foot-3 Eric Decker and 6-foot-5 Amaro will be Geno Smith's (or Michael Vick's) go-to guys. McDougle runs 4.47 and would've been a higher pick if not for a senior-year injury. Evans and Enunwa are big, physical possession receivers with red-zone chops. Dozier profiles as a future starting guard. George is an intriguing nickel 'backer prospect and will contribute early on special teams. The picks I disliked were Saunders, whom I don't expect will help beyond punt returns, and Reilly, a 26-year-old who beat up on 19-year-old Pac 12 offensive linemen for his production. Boyd's stock dropped dramatically as a senior, but he has enough athleticism and arm strength to warrant the late-round flier. I don't think the Jets will be competing for Super Bowls until they establish a quarterback solution, but I expect them to continue to be competitive every week. And I think their roster got much stronger with this draft.

It was a class that started with promise, leveled off in the middle rounds and actually seemed to get stronger by the end. Late-round picks such as Shaq Evans, Dakota Dozier and Brandon Dixon could end up helping out.

After a great first two days, the Jets continued to add weapons for their quarterback on Day 3. Saunders is a tough kid who should also contribute a lot on special teams, and Evans is a speed player who can help in the slot. Dozier is raw, but he might be the best value of any of New York's picks. George is undersized but could be a contributor all over the place. New York found some great players toward the end, with Boyd and Reilly both adding some good depth.